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Horse & Hound Magazine - July 03, 2025

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In this issue

Laura Collett speaks to John Whitaker All in a day’s work Elite eventing groom Born in the saddle Growing up as part of equestrian royalty Super six The horses who shaped Laura’s career ‘He’s the one’ The world’s best riders on the horses who changed their lives A champion’s profile Galopin Des Champs

Emergency rule change bans use of 'unnatural' mouth foam

The FEI has acted to ban the use of sticky foam, thought intended to mask issues in horses' mouths

2 mins

Age tampering highlights the failings of paper passports

A buyer found his horse's date of birth had been altered using a pen, showing the system's fragility

2 mins

Turning words into action to help all enjoy horses

The second year of British Equestrian's inclusion action plan is published

1 mins

Efforts to secure vet medicine in Northern Ireland but work to do

The UK Government has published a paper on its approach to securing vital medicines for animals after 2025

3 mins

'Dressage prize money doesn't match up'

Carl Hester on recent internationals and the pony team selection fallout

2 mins

John Whitaker

Laura Collett caught up with John Whitaker at Royal Windsor, to find out about Milton's special snack, the idol who inspired him to ride in green wellies and the horse he'd love to take for a spin

8 mins

Elite eventing groom

Adam Short on his path to the top, his Adele moment at Paris 2025, and why attention to detail is key

4 mins

The eyes have it

A horse's eye is vulnerable, and problems can quickly become serious. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what to look out for to keep your horse's vision safe

5 mins

Born in the saddle

Riders born into successful equestrian families look to have a head start. But is it always an advantage to have such a legacy? Catherine Welton explores what it's like to grow up as a member of “equestrian royalty”

6 mins

Horses that made me

Laura Collett picks the six horses with the biggest influence on her career

5 mins

'He's the one'

Four of the greatest riders of all time pinpoint the one horse that changed their lives – and the course of sporting history – forever, writes Kate Johnson

7 mins

'We call him De Champ'

Dual Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs is still bidding to add yet more to his illustrious CV. Tom Peacock finds out about the making of a champion from his connections

5 mins

'On top of the world is an understatement'

A mighty stallion produces a coming-of-age grand prix performance under Anthony Condon and a teenager clears 7ft 3in to share the puissance spoils

6 mins

A ‘right little winner’

A “fun” 15hh gelding scores in the area trial with a five-star eventer, two horses return from injury with a win and there’s a poignant victory for a “cheeky chap”

1 mins

'I've been trying to get to HOYS since 12.2hhs!'

MORGAN HENDERSON'S 15-year-old mare SSH Leagh has returned from a year out through injury on resurgent form, claiming the top spot in the NAF Five Star silver league qualifier with more than two seconds to spare.

2 mins

Silver Mine strikes gold

A 10-year-old jockey eclipses her older rivals in the working hunter pony classes, and an exciting four-year-old show hunter pony shines in the championship

2 mins

Uist the best

A Highland pony scores a double win, an eight-year-old bags her first HOYS ticket and a one-eyed ex-racehorse wins at Hickstead

4 mins

Taylor takes the crown

A precocious seven-year-old racks up a fifth victory of the season, while a British teenager ticks off his first international win

3 mins

'Glamourcob' shines on debut

A Glamourdale son makes an eye-catching first performance as his sire stars abroad, while one rider's efforts reap rich rewards

4 mins

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Horse & Hound Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Animals-and-Pets

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine

Published by Time Inc (UK). Every week Horse & Hound brings horse lovers up-to-date with the latest news and event reports and provides expert equestrian advice on subjects including training and horse care, the latest equine products and feed. The weekly features inform and entertain inspiring readers to go out and ride to improve their horsemanship in every discipline from eventing to show jumping, dressage to showing, polo and hunting. It is also the must read for anyone wanting to buy or sell a horse.